Four Weddings and a Funeral

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Year: 1994

Runtime: 117 min

Language: English

Director: Mike Newell

DramaComedyRomance

A charming romantic comedy following Charles, a perpetually unlucky Englishman navigating a string of weddings. He meets the enchanting Carrie, and a hopeful romance blossoms, only to be unexpectedly interrupted. Fate repeatedly throws them together at subsequent celebrations and a somber funeral, leading Charles to question if they are meant to be, despite the challenges and missteps along the way.

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1

Charles Attends Angus and Laura's Wedding

The story begins as Charles, portrayed by Hugh Grant, serves as the best man at the wedding of Angus and Laura. Amid yellowing flowers and cheerful guests, he encounters Carrie, portrayed by Andie MacDowell, for the first time, leading to a night filled with unexpected chemistry.

Angus and Laura's wedding venue
2

A Night to Remember

During the wedding festivities, Charles experiences a playful suggestion from Carrie that they must marry. Despite their connection, Carrie departs for America the next day, leaving Charles in a daze and pondering the fleeting nature of their encounter.

Wedding venue
3

Bernard and Lydia's Wedding Chaos

At the next celebration, the wedding of Bernard and Lydia, chaos reigns, primarily due to a clumsy priest, hilariously portrayed by Rowan Atkinson. This wedding is marked by awkward re-encounters for Charles, particularly when he meets Carrie again, who introduces him to her fiancé, the wealthy Sir Hamish Banks.

Bernard and Lydia's wedding venue
4

Tales of Past Romances

Seated among his ex-girlfriends, Charles is inundated with stories of his romantic shortcomings, highlighting his history of failures in relationships. This leads to a comical moment where he finds himself trapped in an empty hotel suite, confronting his past.

Hotel suite
5

Reunion at the Wedding Reception

Fate intervenes as Charles and Carrie fortuitously reunite at the reception, allowing them a brief moment of reprieve from their respective realities. Their connection deepens as they reflect on their previous encounters and shared laughter begins to heal previous wounds.

Wedding reception
6

Carrie's Wedding Invitation

Several months later, Charles receives an invitation to Carrie’s impending wedding in Scotland. As he selects a gift, they chance upon each other again, where the palpable chemistry returns, albeit tinged with the bittersweet realization of her upcoming marriage.

Shopping venue
7

Charles Attends Carrie's Wedding

On the day of Carrie’s wedding to Sir Hamish, Charles arrives at a stunning Scottish castle, grappling with the weight of his unconfessed feelings. The backdrop of the beautiful venue contrasts sharply with the turmoil in his heart as he witnesses her happiness.

Scottish castle
8

Tragedy Strikes

The reception takes a somber turn when Gareth, a beloved friend of Charles, suddenly passes away. In a poignant moment, Matthew reads W. H. Auden’s ‘Funeral Blues,’ reminding the gathered friends of the delicate balance between love and loss.

Wedding reception
9

Impending Marriage to Henrietta

Months later, Charles finds himself engaged to Henrietta. Just before the ceremony can commence, Carrie arrives with surprising news of her own, setting the stage for a whirlwind of emotions and unsaid words that will change everything.

Wedding venue
10

A Moment of Truth

As the vicar asks if anyone opposes the union, Charles’s deaf brother signs a question that causes Charles to reflect deeply on his feelings. In an unexpected turn, Charles takes a brave leap, declaring his love for Carrie, much to the shock of everyone.

Wedding venue
11

The Fallout

Following the chaotic interruption of the wedding, Carrie reaches out to Charles, and he expresses his longstanding love for her. In a sincere moment, he proposes a commitment to share their lives without the bounds of traditional marriage, marking a new beginning.

12

A Non-Traditional Commitment

With a hopeful ‘I do,’ Charles and Carrie choose to embark on a unique journey together, embracing a commitment free from societal norms. This decision opens the door to a new chapter filled with love and companionship.

13

Celebrating New Beginnings

As the song ‘Going to the Chapel’ plays, glimpses of love bloom among their friends. Henrietta finds happiness with another, Scarlett marries Chester, and Charles and Carrie become parents, showcasing the beauty of relationships in various forms.

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